The History of Corsica (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The History of Corsica

The mere fact that Corsica was the birthplace of the great Napoleon affords a reason for some curiosity as to its history; but apart from a natural interest in the country and nation of a great emperor, the story of this beautiful island deserves more attention than it has hitherto received.

Of English writers few have had much to tell of Corsica, fewer still have attempted any detailed history of her sufferings and heroic struggles for liberty. The war against Genoa, practically resulting in the independence of the island under the rule of Pascal Paoli, excited some interest in England, and led to many pamphlets on 'the brave Corsicans,' and notably to Boswell's visit and his 'Account of Corsica.'

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